High Voltage Business Builders Podcast

Neil Twa

The Top 3% Global Show The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast is a show where we interview high voltage entrepreneurs on their way to their first or next million using e-commerce, real estate and other business models that generate wealth without Wall Street profits! Host Neil Twa has led a captivating conversation with at least one Founder of a company or brand each week since December 2021. This is your weekly five F's show - faith, family, friends, freedom and fun! The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast is your ultimate roadmap to seven-figure success in the digital age, where we power up entrepreneurs with battle-tested strategies for scaling e-commerce empires and lifestyle-driven businesses. Each week, we spark conversations with industry titans and innovative founders who've mastered the art of turning physical products into profitable powerhouses through advanced digital marketing, Amazon FBA mastery, and strategic brand building—all while creating true financial independence beyond traditional Wall Street wisdom. We're not just talking theory; we're sharing real-world blueprints for building, scaling, and automating your business to generate wealth on your own terms. Whether you're launching your first product or scaling to your next million, our high-octane community of action-takers and game-changers provides the voltage you need to electrify your entrepreneurial journey, transform your side hustle into a full-throttle enterprise, and build a legacy that continues generating wealth long after you've stepped away from the day-to-day operations.

  1. -2 ДН.

    #196 How Shoppable Videos Are Transforming E-Commerce Sales in 2025

    Most business owners still treat video as a marketing tool. But in 2025, it is the storefront. In this episode, Neil Twa sits down with Nicolas from eStreamly to unpack how shoppable videos and livestream commerce are transforming the way consumers buy online. From TikTok Shops generating millions per video to Amazon’s new in-stream shopping features, they reveal how brands are converting attention into purchases faster than ever. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ How TikTok and Amazon are leading the shoppable video revolution ✅ The secret behind viral videos that generate million-dollar sales ✅ Why attention span and content volume are the new marketing currency ✅ Frameworks for creating high-converting videos and livestreams ✅ How to repurpose TikTok content across platforms for maximum ROI ✅ Why every e-commerce brand must start acting like a media company ✅ The future of livestream shopping and video gamification 📍 Chapters [00:03:00] How TikTok Shops Created an $18B Market [00:05:00] The Reality of Going Viral: Quantity Over Perfection [00:07:30] Amazon’s Move Into Media and Interactive Ads [00:10:00] Building High-Performing Video Frameworks [00:13:00] Hooks, Engagement, and the Power of Iteration [00:16:00] Why Content Volume Beats Perfectionism [00:21:00] How to Win With Livestream Commerce [00:25:00] Platform Strategy and the Law of Consistency [00:27:00] The Future of E-Commerce and Video Monetization 🚀 Learn more about Nicolas and eStreamly https://get.estreamly.com  Follow Neil: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neiltwa/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neiltwa/ 🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/voltagefba 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbabusinessbuilders 🎧 Like This Episode? ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations with real founders ✅ Share this with a brand owner or marketer in your network ✅ Drop a review to help others discover the show  Ready to stop trading time for money and build almost automated income with FBA? Visit https://voltagedm.com to learn how you can buy back you freedom by building your very own ecommerce empire!

    29 мин.
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    #195 The 5 Franchise Categories That Print Money

    Most people think of coffee shops or fast food when they hear “franchise.” But the real money is in overlooked industries with high margins, low overhead, and massive demand. In this episode, Neil Twa sits down with Cliff, a veteran franchise owner and consultant, to reveal the five franchise categories with the highest profit potential. From trades to pet care to youth enrichment, Cliff explains where the biggest opportunities are, how to evaluate ROI, and what lifestyle factors to consider before investing. He also shares his personal journey from Wall Street to franchising, including the best (and worst) businesses he ever owned. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ The “Silver Tsunami” and opportunities in senior care ✅ How pet humanization is creating billion-dollar businesses ✅ Why youth enrichment franchises are booming ✅ The truth about franchise ROI and FDD disclosures ✅ Cliff’s journey from managing $250M on Wall Street to building franchises 📍 Chapters [00:01:13] From Family Priorities to Self-Employment [00:07:17] Leaving Wall Street for Entrepreneurship [00:13:19] Entering Franchising and Early Lessons Learned [00:15:00] The Best and Worst Franchise Businesses [00:17:34] The 5 Franchise Categories That Print Money [00:23:26] Franchise ROI, Net Margins, and FDD Disclosures [00:31:26] Lifestyle, Risk, and Picking the Right Franchise [00:34:48] Why Due Diligence Matters More Than Sales Hype 🚀 Learn more about Cliff’s work with franchises:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliffnonnenmacher Follow Neil: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neiltwa/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neiltwa/ 🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/voltagefba 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbabusinessbuilders 🎧 Like This Episode? ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations with real founders ✅ Share this with a brand owner or marketer in your network ✅ Drop a review to help others discover the show  Ready to stop trading time for money and build almost automated income with FBA? Visit https://voltagedm.com to learn how you can buy back you freedom by building your very own ecommerce empire!

    37 мин.
  3. 24 СЕНТ.

    #194 How to Build a Business That Grows Predictably

    Most entrepreneurs get stuck competing on price. But real growth comes from building around value, purpose, and a formula you can repeat. In this episode, Neil Twa sits down with Solomon Thimothy, founder of OneIMS and co-founder of Clickx, to break down his Growth Formula: a simple framework built on acquisition and retention. Solomon shares how he pivoted from building websites to running a 17-year growth agency, why businesses should stop treating leads as commodities, and how consistent execution creates predictable results.   In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Why competing on price kills long-term growth ✅ The Growth Formula: acquisition + retention explained ✅ How to capture bottom-of-funnel demand before creating new demand ✅ The role of retention, nurturing, and automation in scaling ✅ Why execution matters more than perfection (with Elon Musk as an example) ✅ How Solomon pivoted from “pretty websites” to measurable growth   📍 Chapters [00:01:13] Purpose vs. Price: Why Entrepreneurs Get Stuck [00:03:48] From Websites to Growth: Pivoting the Business Model [00:07:25] Building Around Outcomes, Not Commodities [00:10:59] Competing on Value Instead of Price [00:16:25] The Growth Formula: Acquisition + Retention [00:20:23] Capturing Bottom-of-Funnel Demand First [00:23:35] Retention and Nurturing Leads the Right Way [00:27:15] Why Execution Beats Perfection   🚀 Learn more about Solomon at clickx.io 🚀 Visit Solomon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/solomonthimothy   Follow Neil: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neiltwa/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neiltwa/ 🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/voltagefba 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbabusinessbuilders   🎧 Like This Episode? ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations with real founders ✅ Share this with a brand owner or marketer in your network ✅ Drop a review to help others discover the show  Ready to stop trading time for money and build almost automated income with FBA? Visit https://voltagedm.com to learn how you can buy back you freedom by building your very own ecommerce empire!

    32 мин.
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    #193 How to Drive Organic Growth With Referrals and Word-of-Mouth

    Paid ads are expensive and crowded. The brands that stand out today know how to blend organic marketing, referrals, and authentic word-of-mouth… online and offline. In this episode, Neil Twa sits down with Ashley Stanford, digital strategist and co-founder of Ice Cream Social, to unpack how entrepreneurs can lower acquisition costs, create authentic content, and turn every customer into an influencer. Ashley also shares her own journey of building a flexible business while raising kids, and why “freedom” has always been her core driver.   In This Episode, We Cover:✅ How to combine paid media with organic growth channels ✅ The role of authentic UGC and influencer partnerships ✅ Offline referrals and why every customer can be an influencer ✅ How Ice Cream Social helps brands activate word-of-mouth online ✅ Ashley’s journey to balancing business, family, and freedom 📍 Chapters [00:01:26] Why Strategy Matters More Than Shiny New Tactics [00:02:30] Paid Media, Email, SMS, and Word-of-Mouth Working Together [00:04:14] The Rise of Authentic UGC and Influencer Content [00:06:27] Managing Brand Guidelines and Legal Risks With Creators [00:08:51] Defining Your Message and Building a Customer Persona [00:11:02] Entrepreneurship, Family, and Building a Life of Freedom   🚀 Learn more about Ice Cream Social at icecreamsocial.io Follow Neil: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neiltwa/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neiltwa/ 🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/voltagefba 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbabusinessbuilders   🎧 Like This Episode? ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations with real founders ✅ Share this with a brand owner or marketer in your network ✅ Drop a review to help others discover the show  Ready to stop trading time for money and build almost automated income with FBA? Visit https://voltagedm.com to learn how you can buy back you freedom by building your very own ecommerce empire!

    18 мин.
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    #192 How to Find Your Perfect Business and Launch It

    Starting a business is hard.  The secret to success isn’t chasing easy money. It’s aligning your business with the life you want to create.  In this episode, Neil Twa sits down with Jason, founder of the Goal Crazy Planner and author of Dream Driven. Jason shares how he turned a personal struggle into a product people love, why market validation kept him going, and how he balances e-commerce with real estate to build long-term stability. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Your business should be the means, not the end ✅ The importance of validation before investing heavily ✅ Lessons from building the Goal Crazy Planner brand ✅ The role of affiliates, influencers, and evergreen content in scaling   📍 Chapters [00:01:13] Choosing the Right Business to Start [00:03:10] Staying Focused Through Passion and Market Validation [00:05:02] Turning a Pain Point Into a Product [00:11:32] Pivoting With Market Shifts [00:12:08] Influencer Marketing, Affiliates, and Evergreen Content [00:13:27] Cold Outreach and Long-Term Relationships [00:16:38] Dream Driven: Jason’s New Book on Starting a Business   🚀 Grab your copy of the Goal Crazy Planner at goalcrazyplanners.com and use code VOLTAGE for 15% off. Connect with Jason Vandevere on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonvandevere Follow Neil: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neiltwa/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neiltwa/ 🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/voltagefba 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbabusinessbuilders     🎧 Like This Episode? ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations with real founders ✅ Share this with a brand owner or marketer in your network ✅ Drop a review to help others discover the show  Ready to stop trading time for money and build almost automated income with FBA? Visit https://voltagedm.com to learn how you can buy back you freedom by building your very own ecommerce empire!

    21 мин.
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    #191 Are You Losing 3% of Your Inventory on Amazon? (Big Amazon Policy Change)

    Margins are razor-thin on Amazon. Reimbursements are one of the easiest places to lose money. In this live session, Neil Twa and Lisa from GETIDA break down what reimbursements are, why they matter, and the major Amazon policy changes every seller needs to know. They cover how lost and damaged inventory impacts your bottom line, why new claim deadlines are shrinking from 18 months down to as little as 60 days, and how sellers can recover thousands in “found money” by auditing their accounts. In This Episode, We Cover:✅ The new Amazon rules cutting claim timelines from 18 months to 60 days ✅ Why ignoring reimbursements is like handing free money to Amazon ✅ Case studies: sellers recovering $40,000+ in reimbursements   📍 Chapters [00:01:13] What Counts as a Discrepancy on Amazon [00:04:15] New, Intermediate, and Veteran Sellers: Who Should Audit [00:05:43] Amazon’s Shocking New Claim Deadlines [00:08:12] The Financial Stakes: Lost Inventory = Lost Cash [00:09:17] Case Study: $40,000 in “Found Money” [00:10:29] How GETIDA Is Adapting for Sellers [00:11:17] Performance-Based Service and Transparency [00:12:08] How to Connect With Lisa and Claim Your Reimbursement Follow Neil: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neiltwa/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neiltwa/ 🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/voltagefba 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbabusinessbuilders     🎧 Like This Episode? ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations with real founders ✅ Share this with a brand owner or marketer in your network ✅ Drop a review to help others discover the show  Ready to stop trading time for money and build almost automated income with FBA? Visit https://voltagedm.com to learn how you can buy back you freedom by building your very own ecommerce empire!

    13 мин.
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    How to Build a Profitable Amazon Business | Why Most Amazon Sellers Fail

    Most Amazon sellers brag about revenue. But revenue doesn’t pay the bills… profit does.  David Schomer, co-host of the Firing the Man podcast, breaks down what it really takes to build a sustainable Amazon business. From managing TACoS and uncovering hidden Amazon fees to choosing the right products and using accrual-based accounting, he shares hard-earned lessons from his own journey. David explains why most sellers misunderstand profit, the overlooked costs that cut into margins, and the product strategies that actually work in 2025.   In this episode, we cover:✅Why profitability (not revenue) is the real measure of success ✅The difference between cash vs accrual accounting for Amazon sellers ✅How to calculate and manage TACoS (Total Advertising Cost of Sale) ✅The hidden Amazon fees (AFCoS) that erode margins and how to track them ✅Product strategies for choosing higher-ticket and oversized items that scale profitably   🚀Chapters[00:00] Profitability Over Revenue. Why Amazon is getting harder and how to stay profitable. [02:17] Cash vs. Accrual Explained: How inventory hits P&L versus the balance sheet. [05:00] Your Financials Are a Report Card. Why treating Amazon like a real business matters. [06:03] Using 4x landed cost and 30% margins to set yourself up right. [06:58] TACoS Over ACOS: The ad metric that reveals if your sales are truly profitable. [10:18] Amazon as a Media Company: Why PPC is now required to compete. [11:10] Higher-Priced Products Win: How $50–$200 items create faster profitability. [12:09] Oversized Products Pay Off: Why heavy, difficult-to-ship items are hidden gems. [17:39] Cut the Duds: How dropping underperforming SKUs can boost account health. [20:29] Customer expectations have changed. [26:15] Launch, Then Refine: Use customer feedback to improve on the second order. [29:18] AFCoS Uncovered: The hidden Amazon fees most sellers overlook. [33:08] Benchmarks That Matter: What healthy AFCoS percentages look like. [36:13] Final Advice: Just get started and stay committed to the process. 🚀  Guest: David Schomer  Website: firingtheman.com Podcast: Firing the Man (available on all major platforms)   Follow Neil: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neiltwa/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neiltwa/ 🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/voltagefba 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbabusinessbuilders   🎧 Like This Episode? ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations with real founders ✅ Share this with a brand owner or marketer in your network ✅ Drop a review to help others discover the show  Ready to stop trading time for money and build almost automated income with FBA? Visit https://voltagedm.com to learn how you can buy back you freedom by building your very own ecommerce empire!

    38 мин.
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    From 80-Hour Weeks to $50M Agencies (The Scaling Playbook with Phil Case)

    Most entrepreneurs hit a wall when scaling past a few million. Phil Case has been there, AND he broke through. From 80-hour weeks to building multi-million-dollar agencies, Phil reveals the systems, leadership shifts, and client strategies that allowed him to grow from scrappy startup to powerhouse. Neil Twa sits down with Phil to unpack what it really takes to scale agencies to $10M–$50M+, the hard leadership lessons, and how to balance work, life, and growth without burning out. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ How to build a core leadership team that drives real growth ✅ The role of mentors, networks, and surrounding yourself with the right people ✅ Lessons in capital, payroll stress, and sustainable client diversification ✅ Why Phil now works 35 hours a week and gets more done than ever   📍 Chapters [00:03:36] Building Teams and Leadership that Scale [00:07:57] Shifting from “Athlete” to “Coach” in Business [00:10:23] Lessons from Founders Handing Over the Reins [00:11:23] Capital, Payroll Pressure, and Sustainable Growth [00:13:46] Work-Life Balance, Mentorship, and Redefining Success [00:17:27] Confident Sales and Turning Down Wrong-Fit Clients [00:21:41] Max Connect’s Ideal Clients and Expansion Strategy 🚀 Connect with Phil Case on LinkedIn   Follow Neil: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neiltwa/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neiltwa/ 🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/voltagefba 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbabusinessbuilders   🎧 Like This Episode? ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations with real founders ✅ Share this with a brand owner or marketer in your network ✅ Drop a review to help others discover the show  Ready to stop trading time for money and build almost automated income with FBA? Visit https://voltagedm.com to learn how you can buy back you freedom by building your very own ecommerce empire!

    25 мин.
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The Top 3% Global Show The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast is a show where we interview high voltage entrepreneurs on their way to their first or next million using e-commerce, real estate and other business models that generate wealth without Wall Street profits! Host Neil Twa has led a captivating conversation with at least one Founder of a company or brand each week since December 2021. This is your weekly five F's show - faith, family, friends, freedom and fun! The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast is your ultimate roadmap to seven-figure success in the digital age, where we power up entrepreneurs with battle-tested strategies for scaling e-commerce empires and lifestyle-driven businesses. Each week, we spark conversations with industry titans and innovative founders who've mastered the art of turning physical products into profitable powerhouses through advanced digital marketing, Amazon FBA mastery, and strategic brand building—all while creating true financial independence beyond traditional Wall Street wisdom. We're not just talking theory; we're sharing real-world blueprints for building, scaling, and automating your business to generate wealth on your own terms. Whether you're launching your first product or scaling to your next million, our high-octane community of action-takers and game-changers provides the voltage you need to electrify your entrepreneurial journey, transform your side hustle into a full-throttle enterprise, and build a legacy that continues generating wealth long after you've stepped away from the day-to-day operations.

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